The phrase "reactive airways dysfunction syndrome" (RADS) denotes the development of a persistent
Not all experts are certain that RADS and a close counterpart, irritant-induced
Recently, a state-of-the-art review concluded with some reservation that...
A new "anatomic" treatment for severe asthmaIn this entry, I would like to provide a little background on a new treatment for severe... Read more »
We are more than half way to the asthma inhaler transition. On December 31, 2008, asthmatics' old tried and true CFC-based inhalers will... Read more »
In this entry, I would like to discuss the implications of some recently published basic science research on the function of beta agonists... Read more »
To put it bluntly, inhalers are a gift to people with lung diseases from God. It's asthma medicine made easy. Albuterol... Read more »
There's a reason why you almost always hear asthma and allergies mentioned together in the same breath. It's because allergies are the... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Teva Pharmaceutical's ProAir asthma inhaler for children as young as four years old. ProAir is an... Read more »
Read the full text of How to Spot a Bronchodilatoraholic and leave a comment! Read all of Rick Frea's posts Visit Repiratory Therapy Cave, Rick... Read more »
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Alternative Names Metered-dose inhaler administration Information Metered-dose inhalers usually come in three pieces: A... Read more »
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Blood Severe change in acid level of blood (pH balance), which leads to damage in all of the body organs Eyes, ears, nose, and throat Burns... Read more »
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An open lung biopsy is surgery to remove a small piece of tissue from the lung. The sample is then examined for cancer, infection, or lung disease. ... Read more »